STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
416 •
Speed camera information
* (p. 350)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 426)
• Driving in water (p. 413)
• Alarm
* (p. 262)
• Level control
* and shock absorption (p. 405)
• Warning triangle (p. 500)
• Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 490)
• Spare wheel
* (p. 498)
Winter driving
For winter driving it is important to perform cer- tain checks of the car in order to ensure that itcan be driven safely.
Check the following in particular before the cold season:
• The engine coolant must contain 50% glycol.This mixture protects the engine againstfrost erosion down to approximately –35 °C.To avoid health risks, different types of glycolmust not be mixed.
• The fuel tank must be kept filled to preventcondensation.
• Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils withlower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate startingin cold weather and also reduce fuel con-sumption while the engine is cold. Readmore about suitable oils in the section"Adverse driving conditions for engine oil".
IMPORTANT
Low viscosity oil must not be used for hard driving or in hot weather.
• The condition of the starter battery and charge level must be inspected. Coldweather places great demands on the starter battery and its capacity is reduced by thecold.
• Use washer fluid with antifreeze to avoid iceforming in the washer fluid reservoir.
Slippery driving conditionsTo achieve optimum roadholding Volvo recom-mends using winter tyres on all wheels if there isa risk of snow or ice.
NOTE
The use of winter tyres is a legal requirement in certain countries. Studded tyres are notpermitted in all countries.
Practise driving on slippery surfaces under con- trolled conditions to learn how the car reacts.
Related information
•Topping up coolant (p. 518)
• Adverse driving conditions for engine oil(p. 569)
• Starter battery (p. 530)
• Winter wheels (p. 499)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 529)
• Replacing a wiper blade (p. 528)
• Parking climate
* (p. 206)
• Activating/deactivating defrost of windowsand door mirrors (p. 194)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
515
Bonnet completely closed.
WARNING
Never drive with an open bonnet! If there are any signs that the bonnet is not properly closed whilst driving, stop immedi-ately and close it.
Related information
•Engine compartment overview (p. 515)
• Door and seatbelt reminder (p. 62)
Engine compartment overview
The overview shows some service-related com- ponents.
The appearance of the engine compartment may differ depending on model and engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid (located on the driver's side)
Washer fluid filler pipe 7
Central electrical unit
Air filter
Engine oil filler pipe
WARNING
Remember that the radiator fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behindthe radiator) may start automatically someafter the engine has been switched off. Always have the engine cleaned by a work- shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-ommended. There is a risk of fire if the engineis hot.
WARNING
The ignition system works at a very high and hazardous voltage. The car's electrical system must always be in ignition position
0 when
work is being performed in the engine com- partment. Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil when the car's electrical system is in ignition position II or when the engine is hot.
Related information
• Opening and closing the bonnet (p. 514)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 529)
• Topping up coolant (p. 518)
• Fuses in engine compartment (p. 537)
• Checking and filling with engine oil (p. 517)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
7
Fill the washer fluid at regular intervals, e.g. when refuelling.
